BBC: Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest
Police in Hong Kong have arrested about 300 people and fired pepper pellets amid new anti-mainland unrest.
Protesters were rallying against a bill on China's national anthem and Beijing's planned introduction of a national security law.
Police said most arrests were on suspicion of unauthorised assembly.
Protesters oppose the anthem bill, which would criminalise insulting it, and the security law, which they fear will strip Hong Kong of basic freedoms.
Meanwhile in the US, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he has certified to Congress that Hong Kong no longer merits special treatment under US law.
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More News On Protests In Hong Kong
Hong Kong protests: more than 360 arrested as thousands take to streets to oppose new laws concerning Chinese sovereignty -- SCMP
Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow -- The Guardian
Protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate -- France 24
Hong Kong police fire pepper balls at protesters and arrest 360 people for unauthorised assembly -- Hong Kong Free Press
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